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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1913
Page
10
Amateur forecasters expected snow before nightfall, but the day ended under leaden skies with no white ground cover. Official forecasts cited fair weather mid day, while unofficial thermometers showed temperatures in the 50s and a strong damp wind making the day chilly and unsettled.
SEY of Youngblood Williamson Ala and Mr John Robertson Williamson Montgomery Ala were married yesterday by Dr T C Tupper. The bride, granddaughter of Dr Tupper, has become popular in Atlanta. The groom is a Montgomery businessman, son of Hugh Reed Williamson, Lowndes County superintendent of education, and grandson of the late Colonel James Spurlock Williamson who died at Frazier's Farm Virginia. After a brief wedding trip they reside in Montgomery.
The first anniversary of Thomas Jefferson birth was celebrated in Charlottesville with Daughters of the Revolution from Illinois delayed. Rep Henry T Rainey gave a brief address and a wreath from Washington placed on Jefferson tomb by Rep Jefferson M Levy. Levy denied selling Monticello and urged the public to compare Monticello with Mount Vernon.
A delegation from Cleveland arrived in Washington to press President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson for earlier adoption of a one cent letter postage. Led by Charles W. Burrows, head of the National One Cent Letter association, the group argued that parcel post's success makes moving to one cent letters a logical next step.
Miss Billy Long and her stock company arrived from New York via Savannah for Atlanta season. The first rehearsal is today as the season opens Monday night April 12 with Wildfire, the Lillian Russell hit. Manager J. & Goring has secured a high class repertoire and aims to meet Atlanta standards.
John D. Smith a long time market proprietor in Columbus Ga died late last night after a long illness of paralysis. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the Church of the Holy Family in Columbus.
Claude W. Smith, 92, died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and two children, two brothers Clarence and Carl, and one sister Mrs Beulah Covb. The body will be removed from Bloomfield's chapel at 8 o'clock Monday for interment at Fortress Dark.
Cc C Carter Dc Cartee a guard at the Adamsville convict camp died suddenly of heart disease Sunday. The body was taken to Poole's chapel and funeral held this morning at 21 o'clock at Sandy Springs church with interment in the churchyard. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Spruel and Mrs Cash, both of Dunwoody Ga.
George Elmore Banks 20 son of Mr and Mrs J F Banks died Sunday night at 9 at 278 West Fourteenth Street. Body to Poole's chapel with arrangements pending. Surviving parents two brothers Louis and Paul Banks and sisters Roby and Lilian. Samuel D Bounsley of 133 East Avenue died last Friday in Franklin NC. Body moved to Perry GA for funeral and interment Monday.
The article explains that domestic animals often tolerate doses of drugs fatal to humans, with horses showing high tolerance to turpentine and morphine, while dogs are highly sensitive to emetics. It notes variability across species, highlighting that lower animals may resist certain drugs unless given systemically, and cites veterinary references and examples of convulsions in puppies from strychnine.
Charles S. Robison president of a furniture company on Hunter and South Pryor streets is a Grady hospital patient after a surgical operation three weeks ago He left under surgeon’s restraint and had to return to the hospital, likely remaining a week or ten days longer.
Robert M. Dodd of Milwaukee advocates pharmacy as a career, citing forty years of experience, quick learning at colleges, and open opportunities nationwide. He emphasizes a clean, respectable trade, personal initiative, and the potential to own a business with moderate capital and manageable debt, promising rewards in profits, satisfaction, and independence.
Five customs employees are ordered arrested over collusion with Spanish importers to undervalue goods especially buttons and buckles, defrauding the Cuban government of more than $100,000 in duties. Investigations suggest the fraud could reach at least $500,000. West Point Sidewalk Plan Draws Council Action. West Point city council votes to lay 29 000 square yards of concrete sidewalk from the fire lines into dense residential areas at a cost of 10 600 and to issue requests for bids and specifications.
Albert C. Frost former president of the Alaska Central Railroad and four associates were found not guilty in federal court of conspiracy to control coal lands in the Matanuska valley Alaska. The acquittal leaves the lands withdrawn from entry and the railroad project at a standstill pending interior department action.
Howard Abiott argues railroads face rising costs and public pressure for lower rates and taxes. He cites capitalization per mile and average wages across nations, noting U S railways must invest to stay ready and competitive amid international benchmarks.
London police have only Martins pocketbook and hat as clues in the Memphis cotton magnate Joseph W. Martins sudden vanish. Accounts say a man matching his description was seen in London. river searches found the wallet but nothing more. Memphis relatives depart for England to aid the hunt as authorities pursue leads and possible sightings.
Dr J W Bassler and Dr J F Homan of New York demonstrated a new ether injection technique for anesthesia before the Philadelphia County Medical Society at Hahnemann. Dr William B Van Lennep led three operations using a vein injection of ether with salt solution. In all cases the patients were put to sleep instantly. no after effects were noted. Over 50 physicians and 100 students attended the clinic.
A fragmentary notice hints at political terms including re election and sale of a house. The text references constitution and aio terms with unclear intent. Strong entities are scarce in this damaged OCR snippet, leaving an ambiguous public notice vibe.
The twentieth annual Southern Conference of Unitarian churches concluded with the installation of Rev. J. Wade Conkling as pastor of the First Unitarian church in Atlanta. Past pastor Rev. John W. Rowlett will lead the Memphis church, with plans to move to Tennessee soon. Officers elected include Charles H. Pattergon president and Rob Eisenloobe first vice president. Thirty-two delegates attended, representing major southern cities. next meeting to be held in Dallas.
Ice cream transformed soda water by adding richness and food value, fueling a surge in fountain business. Robert M. Green first advertised ice cream in soda water at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute exposition, earning credit for originating ice cream soda. Fred Sanders of Detroit popularized it and commercialized ice cream, giving the beverage lasting prominence in the industry.
Ted numbers will make up the Grand bill for this week. Stars Will be Wilfred Clarke and company, Leo Sarrivo, Lew Brice and Kilhian Gonne, the Lilly family, Herbert's dogs, and the eight English Rosebuds. Five hundred balcony seats and one thousand gallery seats are set aside for matinee and evening performances at reduced prices. No change in the lower tier prices.
Charley Grapewin, America's leading comedian, opens a week long run at the Lyric tonight in Jn &. Dumm's three act farce Between Showers. The new plot is hailed as Grapewin's best vehicle since The Awakening of Mr Pipp. Supporting cast includes Mike Donlin and Anna Chance.
The Red Rose is a musical comedy by John fisher that toured nationwide and comes to the Atlante for a Wednesday and Thursday engagement with a Thursday matinee. Zoe Barnett stars Lola, a Paris models child, supported by Louis Tasavant Bly Brown Maurice Darcy Russel Lennon Wayne Nunn William H Conley Charles Clear Laura Jatfray Charlotte Philbrick and Walter L Catlett. Advance sale opens today.
The notice indicates leaving Atlanta and invites readers to place an ad in The Constitution Classified to connect with suitable job opportunities, expressing regret at departure while highlighting the ad’s effectiveness for matching positions.
Pimples, sulphur long noted as a cure for blood impurities but hard to assimilate. Sulfosol, a soluble sulfur product from a chemist, claims to aid pimples Kezema and other skin taints. Obtain Sulfosol from druggists or write Sulfosol Co New York for a free book on blood and skin disease treatment.
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